Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday issued a proclamation declaring June 19, 2020 as “Juneteenth Independence Day†in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Celebrated each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and is an…
The Revere Beach Partnership (RBP) and its co-hosts, the City of Revere and Commonwealthâ€TMs Department of Conservation and Recreation, looked forward to hosting their marque event this year, the 17th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival (ISSF). With great disappointment, we…
The following are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Dept. responded during the week of June 8-14. Monday, June 8 1031: A Payson St. resident came into the station to report that two of the tires on her motor…
The media, politicians, and others have likened our ongoing battle with the corona virus as the equivalent of “going to war.†The doctors and nurses in the overburdened ERs in New York City, when its hospitals were being overwhelmed with corona patients…
Commitment for Change from Suffolk County Law Enforcement Executives Dear Editor, On Thursday, June 18 at the invitation of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins, a group of law enforcement executives from Greater Boston met together at the Parkman House…
Ross Netherton was a big winner on the “Wheel of Fortune†two years ago. A replay of his appearance on the worldâ€TMs most popular game show was aired Monday on WBZ-TV. The rebroadcast of the Boston-themed “Wheel†brought back great…
Charles Lee Carter Jr. A Familiar Face in Winthrop Charles Lee “Chubba†Carter Jr, of Winthrop passed away on April 22. He was 81 years old. Born in Winthrop, the son of the late Charles L. and Mildred (Duggan) Carter…
For Kathy Costonis, teaching third grade for 29 years has been far more than she ever imagined. This year will mark her last year working alongside her team of colleagues and in front of a classroom of third graders who…
By Maxim Tamarov Winthrop restaurants, cafes, and delis received a slight financial boost last week as the Winthrop Foundation went around town buying gift cards in an effort both to help charitable organizations and to boost the local economy. The…